By Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Jean Ashworth Bartle. Arranged by Charles Gounod (1818-1893). Text: Ancient Liturgical Text; Translated by Jean Ashworth Bartle; Series editor: Jean Ashworth Bartle. For Piano accompaniment. (Unison (Treble Voices)). Jean Ashworth Bartle. Sacred, Concert. Level: Medium Advanced Children or Medium Easy Adult. 8 pages. Duration 2 min, 20 sec. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

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SKU: CA.3113305

Cantata for the 3rd day of Christmas. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Christmas. Choral Score. Composed 1724. BWV 133. 4 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.133/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3113305).

ISBN 9790007161934. Language: German.

The cantata Ich freue mich in dir was first performed during Bach's second year as Thomaskantor, on the 3rd day of Christmas, and belongs to the so-called annual cycle of chorale cantatas. Here the focus of the composition is the hymn of the same name by Philipp Ziegler, in which the first and final strophes were adopted, word for word, in the first and sixth movements of the cantata. The soprano, which carries the chorale, is supported by the conrnett (Zink), which already at this time had become a seldom-used instrument. The joyful, lively choral movement with instrumental interludes directly follows the first aria, and begins with a marked, ascending motive at the word Getrost! (safely). The oboes d'amore which accompany the alto lend the movement a special color. In the second aria (for soprano), Bach again shows himself to be the master of text interpretation. The words Wie lieblich klingt es in den Ohren are emphasized in an exchange between open strings and sixteenth note figures. Score available separately - see item CA.3113300.

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SKU: CA.3104205

Cantata for Quasimodogeniti Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Felix Loy. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Choral Score. Composed 1725. BWV 42. 2 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.042/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3104205).

ISBN 9790007161873. Language: German/English.

Ins tead of an opening chorus Cantata BWV 42 begins with a magnificent Sinfonia in the style of the Brandenburg Concertos. It is possible that Bach took this movement from a concerto which he had composed earlier. The first aria, for alto with obbligato oboe and bassoon, could be derived from the middle movement of this concerto. The heroic bass aria, a statement of the certainty of faith, forms a weighty counterpart to the opening movement. Score available separately - see item CA.3104200.

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SKU: CA.3101805

Cantata for Sexagesima. Leipzig version. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Frieder Rempp. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Holy Week. Choral Score. Composed 1715(?). BWV 18. 4 pages. Duration 21 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.018/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3101805).

ISBN 9790007204822. Text language: German/English.

The cantata dates from Bach's time in Weimar. The instrumental scoring of four violas and basso continuo - in the Leipzig performances enhanced by two recorders doubling viola I and II at the octave - is unique in Bach's cantata oeuvre. It lends a dark, luxurious sound to the four movements which is gently illuminated by the recorders. The work - with its instrumental sinfonia, a short secco recitative and an extended accompagnato recitative (both of which contain arioso inserts), a short soprano aria and a simple closing chorale - makes no great demands on the performing forces. Admirers of text interpretation by means of instrumental figuration will be richly rewarded. Score available separately - see item CA.3101800.

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SKU: CA.3105705

Cantata for the 2nd day of Christmas. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Frieder Rempp. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Christmas. Choral Score. Composed 1725. BWV 57. 2 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.057/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3105705).

ISBN 9790007161897. Language: German/English. Text: Lehms, Georg Christian. Text: Georg Christian Lehms.

The first performance of this cantata, which belongs to Bach's third annual cycle of cantatas, took place on the 2nd day of Christmas in 1725. With the exception of the closing chorale, with a text from 1711 by Georg Christian Lehms, the text of the cantata refers to St. Stephan, the first martyr of the New Testament and patron saint whose name day occurs on 26 December. In a dialog between the Soul (Soprano) and Jesus (bass) the struggle with sin is recounted respectively in two expressive arias arias. The entire orchestra is involved in the first movement as well as in in the closing chorale together with the choir. Score available separately - see item CA.3105700.

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SKU: CA.3113405

Cantata for Easter Tuesday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Choral Score. Composed 1731. BWV 134. 8 pages. Duration 30 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.134/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3113405).

ISBN 9790007165048. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ein Herz, das seinen Jesum lebend weiss for the third day of Easter 1724 is one of those older cantatas which Bach integrated into his first Leipzig annual cycle of cantatas; it was originally composed in Kothen as a secular cantata for the New Year celebration in 1719 (BWV 134a). Rousing virtuoso arias and a magnificent final chorus containing dialog sections not only emphasize the festive character of the cantata, but also lend it a very particular charm. Score available separately - see item CA.3113400.

By Kris Kropff. For Unison voices and Orff instruments (games and CD included). General music. Published by Heritage Music Press.